The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Friend of God
Various Artists Lyrics
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That You hear me when I call
Is it true that You are thinking of me
How You love me it's amazing
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
God Almighty, Lord of Glory
You have called me friend
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
He calls me friend
He calls me friend
He calls me friend...
The lyrics of the song “Friend of God” by Various Artists explore the idea of the intimacy and connection between God and his followers. The first verse begins with the singer questioning their own worth and wondering how God could possibly care about them. However, the chorus provides the answer: the singer is a friend of God, and God calls them that directly. The second verse highlights the power and majesty of God, emphasizing that despite these qualities, he still considers his followers to be his friends.
The song is essentially a celebration of the personal relationship between God and his worshippers. It speaks to the idea of God not just as a distant figure, but as a friend who knows and loves each person individually. It’s a powerful message that has resonated with many people and has made “Friend of God” a beloved worship anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Who am I that You are mindful of me
I am amazed that you remember me and care about me, despite my insignificance.
That You hear me when I call
I am comforted that you listen to me and respond when I reach out to you.
Is it true that You are thinking of me
I am grateful that you have thoughts of me and my well-being, even though I am unworthy.
How You love me it's amazing
I am astounded by the immense love that you have for me; it is beyond words.
I am a friend of God
I have a close relationship with God and consider Him to be my friend.
He calls me friend
God Himself acknowledges me as His friend, which is truly an honor.
God Almighty, Lord of Glory
God is all-powerful and majestic, worthy of all praise and worship.
You have called me friend
Despite His greatness and holiness, God has chosen to call me His friend, which is a humbling privilege.
Writer(s): MICHAEL GUNGOR, ISRAEL HOUGHTON
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.